Health

Dr. George I. Traitses It’s common knowledge that regular exercise is all-the-more important during pregnancy. Why? Well, for one thing, because the combination of developing child, hormonal fluctuations, and other factors means you will likely gain a moderate amount of weight as part of the natural process. Moreover, as any mother will tell you, delivering ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses As summer approaches, sticking to an indoor exercise regime can be difficult as temperatures warm up. Running outdoors is a great way to take advantage of the weather, while keeping fit and improving energy and stress levels. If you take your running routine outside, remember these 5 simple stretching tips ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Here’s one more reason to exercise: Physical inactivity contributes to chronic musculo-skeletal pain, which affects the muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. People with chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis, or neck pain suffer daily through pain, fatigue, and even depression, and more people are falling victim every day. In ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Memories can make you happy, sad or somewhere in between, but in terms of knowledge, the more you can remember, the better. If you want proof, just consider the opposite scenario: How frustrating is it to be in a situation in which you can’t remember something? Here are a few ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Many people would agree that there’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. Stressful day at the office? Long hours running errands with the kids? All this can be repaired with restorative slumber. On the other hand, not getting the eight to nine hours of sleep that you need may ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses We’re thick in an era of sports specialization, and it’s working its way all the way down to the grade-school level. Increasingly, children are specializing in single sports, with parents doing everything in their power to ensure Little Johnny becomes the next Lebron James, Peyton Manning or Landon Donovan. But ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Remember when “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” was the catch phrase of the day? Well, soon it might be, “A spoonful of honey means you don’t need any medicine,” because research suggests honey is an effective remedy for childhood cough. While we’re mired in the thick ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Sitting on the couch all day or otherwise engaging in sedentary lifestyle behaviors, devoid of physical activity, could do more than increase your chances of being overweight or developing a chronic disease – it could also shrink your brain. OK, not exactly, but the health ramifications are certainly frightening. Research ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses Researchers may have uncovered a way to detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living individuals with a blood test that detects plasma exosomal tau. The preliminary results were published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. A definitive diagnosis of CTE has previously only been attainable through autopsy. As public concern ⇒

By Dr. George I. Traitses There is some good news when it comes to headaches. There are safe and effective natural solutions available to help reduce or eliminate the symptoms of various headache types. For example, chiropractic treatment is a highly sought-after alternative treatment for the debilitating effects associated with headaches. Headaches 101 Tension headaches: ⇒

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